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Weekly lunch and outreach services

Food Not Bombs picks up donated food from grocery stores, cooks fresh vegan meals, and serves these meals to the community for free.

Free community takeout meal

Daily daytime drop-in centre for people who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness * access to food, washrooms, showers, laundry, and harm reduction supplies

Provides meals to individuals in need.

A charitable social service agency that works towards a healthy community where everyone can belong and thrive, serving in four key areas: Addiction Services, Food, Housing and Neighbourhoods.

Provides weekly meal for individuals and families in need every Thursday at Trillium Lutheran Church at 5 pm

Provides a hot meal, food hampers, personal hygiene products and both shower and laundry facilities.

Provides a hot meal and food hampers.

Silver Spoons offers a reasonably priced hot meal and health talks once a week to Seniors from four local churches and their friends. Silver Spoons is a not for profit group, and any revenue realized beyond expenses, is shared among the four participating churches. The Holy Saviour Silver Spoons Team organizes and prepares the hot meal once a month.

Daily lunch and dinner are served

Provides social time and hot meal on Fridays, November to April.

The Bridgeport Café is run entirely by Wayside volunteers. The Café offers warmth, hot food and fellowship for a variety of people, including families that have recently arrived in Canada, retired or disabled persons coping with low incomes, those experiencing housing instability and those dealing with addiction.

Once weekly community meal

Emergency shelter

• Offers a wide variety of programs and services
  
• Meals
  
• Addiction support and referrals
  
• Drop-in Centre
  
• Medical clinic
  
• Identification clinic
  
• Clean needle exchange program
  

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily to shelter clients only. There is a hot breakfast open to the community on Thu mornings at 8:30 am and a dinner open to the community every night at 5:30 pm.

Provides hot, nourishing noon hour meals on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays to individuals and families in need.

The 519 Community Collective has 12 programs including a community fridge nourish kitchen, 2 urban gardens, 23 little free food pantries installed across the region, an assortment of emergency food programs, and more.

Reaching out to those in need in the community

• Sunday and Tuesday hot lunches
• Thursday and Saturday hot dinners
• Free store including clothing, small household items, and footwear
• Laundry facilities and showers
• Food giveaways to the community
• Overcomer Class on Tue 11 am-12 noon
  

COVID-19 update: storefront is now open, curbside pickup available. Visit website for more details.

Frozen, ready to heat individual gluten-free meal options and baking, plus:

• frozen, individual ready to bake quiche, meat and fruit pies
• frozen bread, buns and various thaw and serve desserts
• all in-stock items available to pick up after being pre-purchased through the online store
• FRESH gluten free, vegan, bread available on Fridays and Saturdays

Note: Local delivery service available; visit website or contact for details.

Programs include congregational life * youth group * small groups ministry * counselling and spiritual direction

Knox supports Chalmers Community Service Centre by collecting monthly food donations, and Royal City Mission by giving financial support to free meals and other related programs.

CORE: Participates with other congregations in the Guelph Churches Outreach Program (CORE), sharing resources and information to better address community needs and respond to requests for assistance.

Emergency Prescription Program: provides emergency prescription assistance (non-narcotic) paid by invoice to participating pharmacies for eligible recipients. Call or walk in for information. **No cash is dispensed**

LOGOS: Children and Family Ministry includes family time, Bible time, worship skills, recreation / play. Dinner provided. JK-Grade 12. Fees apply, visit website or call for information.

Seniors Connect: Lunch provided followed by event / activity of interest to seniors. Everyone welcome - donations accepted towards cost.

Book Club: Call, walk in or visit website calendar for information.

KAIROS Guelph: Faith-based, social change organization that promotes and attends social justice events.

Various gatherings, events and workshops throughout the year.

Services include:

• distribution of clothing and personal care products
• hot meals outreach
• one-on-one counselling
• job referrals for newcomers
• referral to employment agencies
• self-development opportunities
• support services for older adults

**Volunteer opportunities available

Provdes a safe, supportive environment for anyone in need.

Programs and services include:

Meal Program: serves up to 1200 meals a week at no charge.

Drop-In Program: provides relief from the elements and a safe space to recharge and connect.

Sunday Morning Worship Service: offers music, teaching, prayer, and celebration.

For other programs check out: royalcitymission.ca/programs

Offers regular worship services and activities / programs for children, youth, adult parishioners and seniors.

• Saturday Night Suppers (four times a year).

Inclusive faith community committed to providing a variety of worship opportunities, Christian Education, groups and programming geared to all ages.

Programs and services include:

• Children's Community Choir, club and camps
• Children's Camps including March Break, PD Day Camps
• Prayer Shawl Ministry
• Therapeutic Touch
• Book and Bible Studies
• family sports and games nights
• community yoga
• Men's and Ladies Dinners
• Adult badminton, pickleball, volleyball
• Sunshine Club (social gathering including cards for seniors)
• Children's Theater Program
• Zumba
• Sports and Tutoring with Anishnabeg Outreach
• Additional programs will be added this year please check our website or facebook for more information